• Food Preparation Technician

    Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR)


    Job Details

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    Food Preparation Technician

     

    Working Title Food Preparation Technician

     

    Position # P00601

     

    Department Childhood Services

    Employment Status:

    Full time (29-40 Hrs)

    Type of Employment:

    Staff

    # of openings:

    1

    Location:

    ASU-Jonesboro

    Proposed Salary Range:

    Commensurate with experience

    Closing:

    1/19/26

     

    Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

    Position Summary:

    The Arkansas State University Programs for Children and Families in the Delta project was designed to serve children and families living in one of state’s most impoverished regions by providing high quality early learning experiences for at-risk children. We are in need of additional full time kitchen staff to prepare meals to meet the needs of our growing campus center.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Monitors cooking of foodstuffs, according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served

    + Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

    + Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry, as necessary

    + Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures

    + Requisitions of food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs

    + Apportions and serves food as necessary

    + Other duties as assigned

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs.

     

    Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility.

     

    Ability to prepare and serve food.

     

    Ability to clean utensils and equipment used in food preparation.

     

    Ability to use knives, choppers, peelers, and other sharp food production equipment.

    General Days/Hours:

    Monday - Friday

    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

     

    Additional hours as requested and/or needed

     

    Regular and reliable attendance

    Other:

    Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma

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    E-Verify Right to Work:

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